March 21, 2014 at 4:42 p.m.
Plays help RHS students learn about ancient Greece
Plays help RHS students learn about ancient Greece
The students performed self-written and self-produced plays based on Greek mythology and history for a project in which they are allowed plenty of creative license.
"The students have to write their own plays based on Greek mythology or history. There are some rules. They have some poetic license - I mean, the Greeks were always changing their plays, too - so they get some poetic license with that," Lintereur said. "I've had students do modern versions of the old Greek myths and stuff like that, but they all have to include some sort of singing, like a chorus or a song, and obviously it has to be appropriate for school, but they're responsible for set development and getting everything together. It's all in their hands and it's very entertaining to see what they come up with."
Lintereur said requiring the students to write, produce and star in their own plays will hopefully provide them with a better understanding of, and appreciation for, the importance the Greeks played in history.
"What I hope the kids get out of it is a deeper understanding of Greek mythology and Greek history. I hope they get a deeper understanding and appreciation of its importance because out of the Festival of Dionysus came drama, so I want them to have an appreciation for the evolution of drama," Lintereur said.
When not wreaking havoc in the camps of some Thracian allies of Troy as Odysseus and Diomedes, or visiting the witch-goddess Circe while trying to get back to Ithaca, student were quick to express how much they appreciated the opportunity to get out of the classroom and actively participate in recreating the history they are learning about.
"I think that it's helping me learn because you're involved personally with the learning process. I think that's good. It's helps it all stick in my head more," said junior Dan Mohr. "I like doing this type of stuff [getting out of the classroom for projects]. It's helps it stick in my head more."
Another bonus - the project helps students come out of their shell and show off talents that others might not know they possess.
"I think it's a really good opportunity for students to not only learn in a different, less traditional way, but to also express themselves and be able to associate themselves with other activities outside of extracurricular activities," senior Dylan Wendt said.
"Some students really don't do that type of stuff because they're too timid. There's a lot of underclassmen here that I've never seen act, I've never seen them in the drama department and I'm kind of surprised when I see them up there. They're actually really good and this type of thing helps them see that. I think it lets people try something new out that they may not otherwise be comfortable trying."
Marcus Nesemann may be reached at [email protected].
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